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E717 TCV

1987 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,682 mi
Last recorded73,682 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro L36,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE717 TCV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 73,682 miles

rear subframe areas getting weak

some areas weak also vehicle undersealed

Fail 28 Aug 2008 73,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear subframe areas getting weak

some areas weak also vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2007 71,400 miles

slight play in rack †pads getting low †o/s/f jacking point weak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 68,514 miles

slight play in rack †slight play steering coupling †rear exhaust weak

Pass 19 Sep 2005 66,081 miles

steering coupling started to perish †welding carried out in various places †

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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E717 TCV is a 1987 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 36,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E717 TCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E717 TCV registered?

E717 TCV is a 1987 Austin Metro L, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E717 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E717 TCV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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